The Dose

After School Special

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By Greer Wylder
April 16, 2010

We’re never tired (but getting close) about talking about fro-yo. And, we can’t pass up on a buy one-get-one-free offer, which Icicles, the newest gourmet frozen yogurt shop in OC is offering today. What makes Icicles so special? For one, lucky students are just a block away from it a Corona del Mar High school—-but really it’s the secret recipe with an extra smooth and creamy taste. Today, in celebration of the grand opening, Icicles is offering a “buy one, get one half off” on the lesser of two sizes. Stop by from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., one per…

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Fashion 101

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By Greer Wylder
April 14, 2010

Future fashionistas we have the perfect camp for you! Fashion Camp OC is an exciting, new creative learning experience outside of the classroom for those interested in fashion. Whereas most fashion courses focus on skill and concept, Fashion Camp OC is geared towards current and topical issues in the industry—blogging, diffusion lines, who’s designing what and where, etc. And students will find out about everything they need to know about career paths within the field, available in Orange County! Guest speakers, design projects, competitions and of course, learning what’s happening today. (And it’s run by one of our favorite people,…

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fashionable Affair

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By Greer Wylder
April 13, 2010

Back-to-back weeks of excitement in OC! Last week we celebrated opening week for The Angels’ season and now this! It’s opening week for Nordstrom’s new Fashion Island store. The countdown is on: the much-anticipated store opens Friday at 10 a.m. Die-hard shoppers and beauty enthusiasts will no doubt be lining up for the opening day excitement. At Nordstrom’s courtyard mall entrance starting at 8 a.m. you can attend a “Beauty Bash” complete with complimentary cosmetics, a light breakfast and music. And the lucky attendees of the sold-out Nordstrom Fashion Island Gala Wednesday from 7 to 10 p.m. will be the…

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All Foodies on Deck

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By Greer Wylder
April 12, 2010

For the love of in-season farm fresh foods and Napa Valley boutique wines! The Lido Deck, a hidden waterfront gem by Chef Don Schoenburg, a frequenter of farmers markets as well as seafood and wild game purveyors is preparing an exclusive Napa Valley wine dinner with Boyd Family Vineyards Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. Winemaker Stan Boyd is bringing his latest releases including the new Ruby Tuesday, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Big Ranch Cuvee and Cabernet Franc. The five-course prix fixe menu starts with frog leg drumettes, sauce gribiche Vigonier, Napa, 2009; then Bloomsdale spinach, strawberries, red onion, goat cheese,…

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Boardies Bonanza

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By Greer Wylder
April 09, 2010

We wish that there was as much innovation going on with laundry that could fold itself as there is in boardshorts. Saturday you can witness the launch of (and hopefully own a new pair) of Hurley Phantom boardshorts with Nike Flywire. What’s all of the excitement about? Hurley’s limited-edition boardshorts are said to be so light and comfortable you won’t even know you’re wearing a thing—120% stretch, super water repellant, and construction like you’ve never seen. Surfside Sports in Costa Mesa is going all out for Hurley’s Flywire launch Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. It’s a major parking lot…

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